Search Continues For Suspects In Attack On Man, 72, In West Village
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police on Wednesday renewed their call to find two suspects who attacked a 72-year-old man as he walked down a quiet side street in the West Village.
Donald Lathrom was attacked as he walked down Jane Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. The attacker, seemingly waiting patiently, struck with malice, knocking the victim to the ground, the video shows.
The assailant then ran away with an accomplice who was waiting across the street.
Lathrom was taken to an area hospital for lacerations and pain to his head and face.
Lathrom's neighbors and friends said he is a retired cab driver who now walks dogs. They described him as a nice, gentle man.
"Nobody deserves that," said friend Vera Burton. "Nobody. And I hope they get the sucker."
Speaking to CBS 2 last month, Lathrom said he feels no ill will toward his attacker, but he can't understand how anyone could commit such a violent act and take pleasure in it.
Police said the suspects in their early 20s. Surveillance photos were released the day after the attack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips to the Crime Stoppers website or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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